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Gandhi – A Proponent of Well-Rounded Education for All
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title: Gandhi – A Proponent of Well-Rounded Education for All
description: Yet, what many people might not be aware of is that Gandhi was also a strong proponent of comprehensive education reform, calling for more educational opportunities for everyone. He believed that the only way to fully change Indian society was to start from the bottom up, promoting the integration of hands-on learning alongside skills such as literacy and logic. Gandhi wanted the Indian school system to be self supporting and fully separate from that in England, allowing it to grow in a way that made sense in that specific region. He believed that manual and mental work must complement one another, and that education must nourish the whole person. To describe this view he was quoted as saying: By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man—body, mind and spirit. At the time this view was quite radical, as it tore through the strict structure of the caste system in India. By promoting the production of handicrafts as a part of comprehensive education, Gandhi was arguing against the class-based specialization of labor that was becoming the global norm. If we look at the reality many people face today, however, we can see that Gandhi’s teachings in this area are still highly relevant. While a formal education is incredibly valuable, it is also important to have a diversity of skills in order to be a well-rounded and successful individual. Furthermore, Gandhi was also quoted stating: Persistent questioning and healthy inquisitiveness are the first requisite for acquiring learning of any kind. This quote underscores Gandhi’s promotion of interactive education and intrinsic interest in a given subject. Such interest is precisely what is required in order to stay motivated at a high level, for instance while pursuing graduate or postdoctoral research. In this realm, the rise of interdisciplinary and international education fits into Gandhi’s ideas of broad-scale learning. Moreover, the proliferation of Massive Open Online Courses(MOOCs) and f…
disambiguating description: Today marks the 145th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. More commonly referred to by the honorific title Mahatma (Sanskrit for “high-souled”), Gandhi is well known for his leading role in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early to mid-20th century. Gandhi employed nonviolent civil disobedience, promoting religious tolerance and a strongly humanitarian worldview.
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How to Make the Most of Being Department Chair
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title: How to Make the Most of Being Department Chair
description: Highlight the positive Although it may sometimes seem like a key component of your job as department chair is to deal with the dirty work that no one else wants to take care of, the best way to make the most of your position is to slog through the dirt (as we’ll address in the next point) and focus on the positive. For instance, it is important to recognize the honors your colleagues receive. If someone in your department receives an award or significant grant, highlight their achievement in a public fashion. They will appreciate it, and it will inspire and motivate others in the department, thereby bringing more positive recognition to your discipline. Accept the negative Yes, being department chair means taking care of tasks such as hiring and firing. As Dr. Michael Munger points out in his article on the subject, sometimes firing a toxic staff member can significantly improve the work environment for everyone else in the department. As chair, it’s your responsibility to take the time to recognize such an issue and take care of it in a sensible, considerate and timely manner. Broaden your friend circle The transition from just being an academic to also being an academic supervisor can be difficult. There is no need to break ties with your friends in the department, but you may find it helpful to seek out new friendships as well. Since you will be completing evaluations and creating assignments for your colleagues within your department, spending too much time with specific individuals might lay foundation for claims of favoritism. As Dr. Rob Jenkins emphasizes in this article, forming new friendships with other department chairs or members of the administration will help create a support network of people facing similar tasks, while also steering you clear of possible complaints regarding favoritism. Create trust Being a trustworthy department chair is twofold – you must create trust by listening to your colleagues and not divulging any personal information they m…
disambiguating description: With the start of the academic year come many changes to most university departments – new students, new courses and, every so often, a new department chair. If you happen to find yourself in the lucky position of holding this post, it’s important to be aware of the plethora of responsibilities and advantages that come with the job. In this article, we’ve gathered helpful tips and reminders from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive list of what you need to know to make the most of being a department chair.
date posted: 2014-09-21T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-19T09:13:35Z
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How to Increase the Number of Applicants to Master’s Programs
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title: How to Increase the Number of Applicants to Master’s Programs
description: 1) Emphasize your career development opportunities. The key goal of university students is to finish their degrees and begin their professional lives in a good position; ready to find a top company and do something that makes them happy. Career orientation and professional networking represent important offers that make the difference between programs. Showing your commitment to the development of students after graduation is highly valued by applicants. 2) Make use of social media channels to connect with students. Nowadays, applicants are connected through different social media channels. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Xing – all of these social channels need to have updated content that attracts younger generations. Keeping people updated with departmental news is a great way to connect with students. 3) Use technology to inform students. These days, universities cannot expect that prospective students land on their university pages by chance. It is also important to include clear information about programs in key platforms where students can search for study opportunities. Moreover, the inclusion of pictures, videos, and virtual tours of the campus helps to catch the attention of students. 4) Develop a mobile app for your university. Young generations consume internet via mobile devices. Offering up-to-date information about university transportation, events, library services, and even the lunch specials at the cafeteria could completely transform the way your current and prospective students see your university. 5) Keep alumni engaged with your university. From good career offices to digital content, alumni carry valuable information about your university and your programs that could build both reviews and recommendations. 6) Use smart email marketing. Students are bombarded with advertisements about schools and universities, but general content will never catch their attention. Invest time and money in targeted emails so your prospective students get information…
disambiguating description: Fall is just beginning, which means it is time to start planning marketing strategies for boosting the number of university applications. In our previous articles we talked about how quality information increases students interest in universities, and the potential reviews hold for heightening applicants’ interest and engagement levels. It is time to work creatively to find the best approach to student recruitment, which is why we are presenting you with some tips for success.
date posted: 2014-09-02T22:00:00Z
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From Poli Sci to Policy – Jobs For Political Science Graduates
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title: From Poli Sci to Policy – Jobs For Political Science Graduates
description: Moreover, while many grads feel ready to put theory into practice, they are not sure where to look for the right opportunities. If you find yourself in this position, you should start by considering what you found most engaging during your studies, then think about what type of position you might like to have that builds on what you learned. To help you in that process, here are some possible career options for someone with a political science degree: Diplomat Human rights worker Lawyer Policy Analyst Academic Social Worker Lobbyist Politician Journalist The next question is, of course, how to land a job in one of these areas. One of the best ways to gain both experience and connections is to engage in an internship. Many organizations encourage recent graduates to apply as interns, and quite often an internship can turn into a paid or more long-term position. Another option, promoted in this article from Michigan State University, is to contact someone at an organization you find interesting and ask for an informational interview. Such an interview allows you to ask detailed questions about the type of work being conducted and the best first steps to take if you are interested in such a career path. Informational interviews grant you an inside look into a potential career without any level of commitment. While many of the jobs in politics and policy are clustered in certain cities, such as Brussels, Washington, D.C., New York, London or other capitals and metropolises, there are also countless organizations located in other areas around the globe. Rather than simply picking up and moving to a city where you know large organizations are located, it’s a good idea to gain initial experience first then look for that next step that might have a big move associated with it. Whether you live in Australia, Zimbabwe or anywhere in between, there are relevant institutions operating nearby that you should not overlook. Take a look at these recent articles to peruse top think …
disambiguating description: With September upon us and campuses around the globe preparing for the coming school year, many recent graduates face a harsh reminder that student life is over and it’s time to plunge headlong into the workforce. Yet, sometimes landing that first career-oriented position can be tough, particularly in today’s economic climate.
date posted: 2014-08-31T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-22T13:02:53Z
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Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Nancy Folbre
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title: Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Nancy Folbre
description: You earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Master’s in Latin American Studies prior to getting a PhD in Economics. What inspired the shift to economics for your doctoral studies? It seemed to me that economics was the terrain on which the battles I was most interested in fighting were being fought. I think I was right about this, though I underestimated the scope of the conflict. Do you feel your diverse academic background allowed you more breadth in your work than if you had only studied economics? Yes, though it may have proved a weakness as well as a strength. It’s hard to say without a clear point of comparison. But going broad has, I think, contributed to the sustainability of my intellectual enterprise. I have never been bored. Whenever I have hit a dead end in one direction, I have been able to redirect and reroute my path. Throughout your career, your work has focused primarily on the economics of care. What initially motivated you to examine this largely marginalized subsection of economics? “Care” lies at the intersection of socialist and feminist critiques of the organization of human society. It grows out of concerns about the welfare of others—concerns that traditional economic theory treats as exogenously given. “Care” highlights the central coordination problem of human society: Many selfish strategies that pay off in the short run are not sustainable in the long run. Caring preferences are costly, often putting caregivers at an economic disadvantage relative to those who are unencumbered by concern for others. Yet some level of support for caregiving is crucial to biological and economic sustainability. Much of your research is interdisciplinary, connecting historical analysis with contemporary issues. From your perspective, has the field of economics become more flexible in terms of such crossover research? Yes, in my view, economics has evolved in many positive directions, including greater interdisciplinarity. But it is overconfident in t…
disambiguating description: In the third interview in the Experts Talk series, UMass Amherst Professor Emeritus, New York Times Economix contributor and leading feminist economist Dr. Nancy Folbre discusses the importance of interdisciplinarity, the overconfidence economics has in the individual pursuit of self-interest and what she learned from reading the comments section on her New York Times pieces, among other topics.
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Online Reviews of Universities: Competition for Official Rankings?
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title: Online Reviews of Universities: Competition for Official Rankings?
description: The whole “reviewing culture” started with gadgets and books, and then rapidly spread to the hospitality industry, branching out into independent evaluation platforms like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Today, users can review just about everything, and you will be surprised to find out unexpected combinations of online reviews in Google Search. In fact, be it a new camera, a medical doctor or a local business – “Googling” online reviews before opting for a product or a service has become habitual, if not normative. Even in academia, the times when reviews could only be used in relation to research papers are long gone, and what were previously just consumer habits are quickly invading the world of careers and education. An infamous online service for Professors Rating, where students and co-workers can review professors anonymously, was probably the first step towards crowdsourcing of teaching evaluations. This trend should not come as a surprise – when it comes to making the most vital life decisions, it is natural to draw on all possible information, especially when knowledge is more easily accessible than ever for everyone with an internet connection. Choosing a university is no exception – a quick search in Google illustrates search patterns and top search combinations. For many students worldwide a postgraduate degree is linked to a considerable investment, both in terms of time and money, so it is natural to devote considerable time to an evaluation of all possible options. Moreover, the majority of prospective Master’s, PhD or MBA students belong to the so-called Generation Y, meaning they are more likely to turn to their iPhones before even talking to peers about their choices. And if you think that it is all just about the number of stars and positive vs. negative comments, the influence of online reviews is much more complex than that. A study from Stern Business School proved that it was not the number of stars that positively affected consumer choice, but rathe…
disambiguating description: When the first online reviews of consumer products appeared in the internet, they were often received with mistrust and had little affect on how consumer choices were made in reality. Over the past few years, however, the behavior of users and their interaction with product reviews has changed dramatically, and with rocket speed. According to last year’s research, 90% of respondents who read online reviews prior to a product purchase admitted that their decisions were influenced by positive online reviews, while 86% of respondents indicated that their choice was mostly influenced by negative reviews.
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Reviews Increase Your University's Applicant Interest and Engagement Levels
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title: Reviews Increase Your University's Applicant Interest and Engagement Levels
description: The answer is very simple and connected with the popular concept of social sharing: Reviews. There is no bigger factor influencing the choices of a potential applicant than other students’ descriptions of how good their experience was at a given university. At INOMICS we recognize how important reviews can be, so we now offer to our customers a complete review section to help maintain engaged potential students, current students and alumni. How does it work? We encourage you to share a link to your institution with your current and past students. In less than 5 minutes they can leave their positive comments about your teaching methods, educational opportunities and more. What about you leaving a review? You can help fellow professionals or students make smart choices for their careers. Share your experiences as an employee or a student on INOMICS - it will just take a minute! Simply enter the name of the institution at which you have studied or worked in the search bar of our website, click "Review" and tell us what you think! If you can't find the right institution just send us a short message at info@inomics.com and we'll make sure it appears on INOMICS! Have you already reviewed your institution? Then spread the word among your colleges and students. Help your institution gain popularity in the web.
disambiguating description: Continuing with last month’s topic, it is known that quality information increases student interest in universities. We pointed out the relevance of giving detailed information in the promotion of programs, courses and scholarships. If a prospective student finds quality information and thereby recognizes the value of an institution, he or she is more likely to apply and stay engaged with the university over a lifetime. So how else can universities provide information to their candidates?
date posted: 2014-08-13T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:53:58Z
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First Woman in History to Win the Top Math Prize Fields Medal
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title: First Woman in History to Win the Top Math Prize Fields Medal
description: Field’s Medal prizes, which are often considered to be the mathematical equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize, are awarded to dedicated academics every four years. Scholars and math communities around the globe were ecstatic when the final decision of the ICM was announced today, as Mirzakhani’s complex works and theories concerning Riemann surfaces and algebraic geometry have been highly valued for many years. Dr. Maryam Mirzakhani was born in Tehran, Iran in 1977 and received her doctoral degree from Harvard University. She was an esteemed Research Fellow of the Clay Mathematics Institute from 2004-2006. Although she dreamed of becoming a writer at a young age, Mirzakhani began to develop a great interest in science and numbers, and eventually made her way to the International Mathematical Olympiads during her high school years. Today, Mirzakhani has made phenomenal contributions to mathematical disciplines concerning dynamical systems, moduli space and geometry. According to Math Union, “She has a strong geometric intuition that allows her to grapple directly with the geometry of moduli space. Fluent in a remarkably diverse range of mathematical techniques and disparate mathematical cultures, she embodies a rare combination of superb technical ability, bold ambition, far-reaching vision, and deep curiosity.” The first woman who won the Field’s Medal has quickly become a bright catalyst for change in the diverse world of mathematics. This landmark event will surely have a humongous impact on scholars and mathematicians for generations to come.
disambiguating description: The infamous opening ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) was held today in Seoul, South Korea where Maryam Mirzakhani was awarded the Fields Medal, the most prestigious and honorable prize in the vast field of mathematics. Mirzakhani, an admired professor from the Departments of Mathematics at Stanford University in California, is the first female winner of the distinguished award that was established in 1936.
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How to Create an Infographic for Academic Purposes: Tools & Resources
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title: How to Create an Infographic for Academic Purposes: Tools & Resources
description: You can see infographics everywhere: humorous animations on the Internet, news and stories in newspapers and magazines, company advertisement and teaching materials. The most important thing to think about before using any of the abovementioned tools is WHAT you want to show. The information should be presented in a clear and structured way to ensure your audience can grasp it easily. Some people might think that creating a good and catchy infographic requires a lot of effort, time and money, but this is not necessarily true. You will obviously spend some time brainstorming the idea itself and ways to visualise it, but you don’t need more than a pen, a piece of paper and a little imagination. The Web offers many options to put your infographic together and create a masterpiece to share with the world. Here is a list of our favourite easy-to-use online tools to make your own infographic; each has a free and a paid option depending on your needs and requirements. They are very intuitive and don’t require weeks of training and learning. 1) Inforg.am The perfect tool if you need to make graphs and charts, as you can visualise your numbers and ideas with the available options including pictorials and wordclouds. Upload your data or simply adjust one of the existing templates accordingly. No download is possible in the free version, but you can share it on your social media account or get a web link. 2) Piktochart This tool allows you to start your infographic from scratch or choose from around 10 designs for free (or many more in the paid version). Many creative charts and graphs are available as well. Downloads in the free version can be made in JPEG and PNG format. You can share your infographic through social media, but not using a link (which is a significant drawback for many users). 3) Venngage This is another nice source that allows you to make your infographic from scratch and offers many types of charts, maps and pictures to select from. Downloading your masterp…
disambiguating description: A picture speaks a thousand words, an adage that also holds true when presenting data to an audience. Whether to stand out during an academic conference or a class presentation, to share statistics with your customers, to explain a difficult concept to your students or to impress your friends with something funny: if you want to convey the message quickly and clearly an infographic is the tool to use!
date posted: 2014-08-11T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-19T13:19:38Z
language: en
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Writing a Successful Motivation Letter for UK PhD University Applications
type: Article
title: Writing a Successful Motivation Letter for UK PhD University Applications
description: For many applications, this letter is the only personalised component, so it is important to remember to be detailed, clear and confident. Many people have trouble arranging their thoughts in a concise yet explanatory manner, yet this is precisely the task you face when writing a motivation letter. To help you through the process, we’ve broken down this section into five categories based on the most important components of a good motivation letter. Display detailed interest in the course One major mistake applicants often make is to leave out specific information about the programme to which they are applying. You need to make it clear to the admissions board that you are not only familiar with the course, but also engaged with its components. Underscore your interest in specific elements by offering examples of what you find particularly interesting and why. You can also name particular professors with whom you would like to work, pointing out why their research aligns with your own goals and interests. Moreover, doing your own investigating about a given programme prior to writing your motivation letter will help you shape your statement by making clear what are the most important course components and how you will be engaged with them. Highlight academic achievements Another misstep some students make is to assume that the admissions board will learn all they need to know about previous academic achievements from transcripts. On the contrary, the motivation letter is the best place to introduce what you deem most important regarding your academic trajectory, filling in details and giving a personal angle to the facts and figures found in your transcript. You should emphasis particular milestones or engagements and offer specific details that cannot be found elsewhere. In this way, you are telling a story about what you have done up until this point, giving the admissions board your version of the key plotlines that make up your academic trajectory. While you shou…
disambiguating description: Regardless of what type of course you would like to study, you will almost certainly be asked to write a motivation letter, also called a cover letter or personal statement. This letter acts as an introduction, telling the admissions board who you are and why you are a good fit for the programme to which you are applying.
date posted: 2014-08-08T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-19T08:46:12Z
language: en
keywords: study advice
keywords: Applications
keywords: UK
keywords: university
keywords: Motivation Letter
keywords: tips
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: internationaleconomics
disciplines: economics
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disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: International Economics (JEL F)
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Proficiency Exams in French, German and Spanish: Top Language Certificates
type: Article
title: Proficiency Exams in French, German and Spanish: Top Language Certificates
description: The European Language Certificate (TELC) tests are the most widely recognized of all language exams, partially because they adhere to a clear and uniform structure. Regardless of which language you are being tested on, TELC scores are graded along the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which ranges from A1 through C2, as you can see in the table below. In general, a minimum of B2 standing is required to study at university, while B1 is the minimum to begin work in a foreign language. A1 Beginner A2 Elementary B1 Intermediate B2 Upper Intermediate C1 Advanced C2 Proficient French Diplôme dEtudes en langue française (DELF) The DELF exam is offered at various levels along the CEFR scale. The test generally lasts about three hours and is divided into four sections: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, speaking and writing. The DELF can be taken at testing centers around the world. If you receive a score of B2 or above, this will qualify you for entrance into French universities. Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) The DALF is similar in nature to the DELF, though the level of French used throughout the exam is higher. Additionally, an oral presentation must be prepared during the speaking component. It can also be taken at centers around the world. The DALF is aimed at individuals in the C1 to C2 range. If you pass the DALF, you will receive a certificate stating proficiency within this range, which will allow for entrance into French universities and show a level of fluency sufficient for most jobs. German Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF) The Test DaF is offered at testing centers around the world. It is standardized and consists of four sections: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, academic writing and oral expression. While the Test DaF roughly corresponds to the B2 to C1 level, it is scored along its own rubric and expressed in three levels, TDN 3, TDN 4 and TDN 5. Some German universities admit students with a sc…
disambiguating description: If you are interested in working or studying in a French, German or Spanish speaking country, you will almost certainly need to provide proof of language skills. While exact requirements differ between institutions, there are certain exams that are more widely accepted than others. Following up on our recent post on English proficiency tests, in this post we will offer you an overview of the most respected language exams from around the globe for French, German and Spanish.
date posted: 2014-08-06T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-19T08:34:47Z
language: en
keywords: language schools
keywords: exams
keywords: language exams
keywords: Languages
keywords: Spanish
keywords: GERMAN
keywords: french
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
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disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
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discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
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discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Writing A Thesis This Summer? 10 Tips on How to Stay Motivated
type: Article
title: Writing A Thesis This Summer? 10 Tips on How to Stay Motivated
description: 1. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. The desire to finish your thesis can be consuming, and for good reason, of course. Be sure to plan a set schedule for yourself, as the Learning Center at the University of Sydney explains, which includes benchmarks concerning all of the progress that should be completed. You will feel uplifted once you finish editing numerous chapters or hand in the next section of your thesis to an advisor by your set deadline. Don’t forget to evaluate your progress each week to make sure you’re on track. 2. Everybody makes mistakes. Is it too hot to concentrate or did you accidentally fall asleep for five hours, instead of just resting for five minutes? Don’t dwell too long on your “mistake” of not finishing a task that you had set aside for your thesis, instead forgive yourself, push ahead and keep writing. You can do it! 3. If your (thesis paper) boat is sinking, call for help. If you have exerted all your energy into a portion of your thesis and find that you’re getting nowhere, share your concerns with classmates or people who are the most important to you. You will more than likely receive motivational and positive feedback, giving you the urge to set sail once again. 4. Keep a notepad. While brainstorming or writing you might find that random thoughts continue to invade your head, disrupting all well intended notions during your thesis. Do you need to email a future employer later, or call someone on your thesis committee? All those thoughts can wait. I’ve found it exceedingly helpful to keep a colorful pad of sticky notes or a favorite notebook close by where I can scribble down daily to-do’s, so my mind won’t be cluttered when writing or proofreading. 5. Find your happy place. For most of us this would mean a seaside view with a cool beverage in hand, however, you’ll become feel much more motivated to produce quality work when you can write in a comfortable and familiar atmosphere. Investigate all the cafés around your neighborhood,…
disambiguating description: Instead of relaxing by the pool, engaging in night long barbecues or taking long awaited beach vacations, do you find yourself smoldering in the summer heat at your local library, or at your very own disheveled desk, mustering what little willpower you have left to write your thesis? As a current graduate student at the American University in Cairo I share your woes, and perhaps sleep depriving fears, but believe me when I say there is light, and the promise of a blissful graduation, at the end of that slightly terrifying thesis tunnel. Whether or not you’ve established a sizeable outline or built a praiseworthy bibliography, you will need to keep writing, and not succumb to the dastardly clutches of summertime procrastination, to ultimately reach your deadline. The key to thesis writing during this scorching summer is to stay motivated, even if it takes pitchers of iced coffee and copious amount of frozen yogurt to get you through! Take a look at my top ten tips on how to stay motivated while writing your thesis this sunny season.
date posted: 2014-08-03T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-19T08:05:53Z
language: en
keywords: ma thesis
keywords: Masters
keywords: study
keywords: Jokes
keywords: MA
keywords: thesis
keywords: Humour
keywords: tips
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
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discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Quality Information Increases Student Interest in Universities
type: Article
title: Quality Information Increases Student Interest in Universities
description: On the other side, marketing departments at universities look for the best option to attract students to their programs. Decisions about media channels dominate their strategies – but what about the content? Which information is best to give to students so that they choose the right programs? At INOMICS, we have thought about the best options to connect the needs of these groups by coming up with the new INOMICS platforms for Programs and Scholarships. The new categories give advertisers the possibility to offer prospective students high-quality information about their university and specific programs being offered. Moreover, it gives institutions the chance to include detailed information about courses, funding options and even hints about the percent of international students and class size. It has been proven that well informed students make better decisions and are more engaged with educational opportunities. At the same, it is known that high-quality leads are more valuable than untargeted advertising that results in low commitment from program applicants. Based on such information, our new products seek to give universities an opportunity to fully show their competitive advantage and state clear reasons why students should choose their institution for studying and developing their career. Are you interested in promoting your Master’s and PhDs programs to recruit high quality students? Are you interested in attracting high performing, committed students to your institution? Take a look at the opportunities INOMICS has to offer. Posting a program, posting a scholarship or combining these two options can give a clear boost to the number of applications and can help your university manage and promote its brand.
disambiguating description: When a student chooses a program, it’s not only a decision about a subject and place of study, but also a choice regarding future career. Such a choice has a big impact on students’ dreams, plans, budgets and decisions that affect their personal and social life for at least the next 2 or 4 years.
date posted: 2014-07-28T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:33:49Z
language: en
keywords: university branding
keywords: student recruitment
keywords: student recruiting
type: blog
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Jobs Posted Over the Summer Get 3x More Applicants
type: Article
title: Jobs Posted Over the Summer Get 3x More Applicants
description: There are several reasons for this phenomenon. First of all, the competition to get our users’ attention is lower. Many institutions promote their new open positions in peak seasons like spring or autumn, so potential applicants are not exposed to that many announcements during summer. This allows them to stay particularly focused on announcements listed on INOMICS. Additionally, summer is the best time to attract the attention of qualified yet “passive” candidates who are driven to the platform to look for other content, such as conferences. The CTR is calculated by taking the ratio of users who click the “Apply now” button to users viewing the announcement page. This ratio indicates how much interest potential candidates have in the announcement, and the probability of such a user submitting an application can be inferred from this data. To share your new positions with INOMICS users, take a look at our advertising options here.
disambiguating description: Based on our experience here at INOMICS, as well as by examining site usage statistics, we can confirm that the click through rate (CTR) on Standard jobs advertised in summer is significantly higher than throughout the rest of the year.
date posted: 2014-07-23T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-01T22:05:20Z
language: en
keywords: academic recruitment
keywords: HR
type: blog
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
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disciplines: molecularbiology
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discipline labels: Software Development
discipline labels: Earth Science

Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Ed Dolan
type: Article
title: Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Ed Dolan
description: Ed Dolan, who writes the popular Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog (which is also hosted on EconoMonitor), is the first expert we interviewed for a new series titled Experts Talk, conducted by INOMICS. We proposed this series as a way to tap into the experiences and ideas of leaders from diverse fields, with economics being the natural place for us to start. We were very pleased to have Dr. Dolan be our first guest in this series. We hope you find his answers as insightful and interesting as we do! Both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Russian Studies. How did you make the leap from the Russian and East-European Institute at Indiana University to earning a PhD in economics at Yale? When I started studying Russian in college, I concentrated on language and literature. By the time I graduated, I was getting nervous about career prospects as a Russian literature teacher, so I followed the advice of friends who suggested adding some more practical subject—economics in my case. The REEI at Indiana University was a perfect fit. It was a double Master’s degree program, one degree in Soviet area studies (more literature but with politics, geography, history and other subjects added) and simultaneously a Master’s degree in economics. From there, continuing to a PhD at Yale was a natural step. My studies at Yale included the expected broad background in economic theory and econometrics, but I kept up my interest in Russia by writing a dissertation on the early history of economic planning in the Soviet Union. After teaching at multiple American universities, including Dartmouth and the University of Chicago, you moved to Russia in 1990 and began teaching at the State Finance Academy. Can you briefly describe that experience? The “briefly” part is hard. It was quite an adventure. My wife (who is also a graduate of the REEI) and I had always been frustrated that we had never had the opportunity to live and work in Russia for an extended time—long enough to turn our bookish Russia…
disambiguating description: We spoke with Dr. Dolan about his crossover interests in Russian literature and economics (and how he made that combination work to his advantage), his experience working in Moscow during the last years of the Soviet Union and why he recommends the MBA degree, among other topics.
date posted: 2014-06-22T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-15T16:32:10Z
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: russia
keywords: business school
keywords: moscow
keywords: ed dolan
keywords: mba
keywords: economists
keywords: interviews
type: blog
disciplines: marketing
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discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

The Benefits of International Students for Universities
type: Article
title: The Benefits of International Students for Universities
description: Without any doubt, the mobilization of students is a popular topic nowadays among people interested in expanding their knowledge frontiers. However, what does it represent for university marketers? Speaking frankly, marketing departments at universities and other teaching institutes view international students as a gold mine. This is the case not only because of the high rates that they must pay to study in a foreign institution, but also because of the cultural richness have they provided to the academic and cultural environment. The monetary benefit that foreign students represent for their host institutions is well known. With higher universities fees and education taxes, foreigners are committed to paying around 50% more money than a standard national candidate. Recruitment planning and market forecasting make people experts on the topic, yet the potential of international students is still sometimes underestimated. In order to understand the multiple doors foreign students open to institutions, we decided to twist the topic and give it a new focus, emphasizing the benefits of having international students at universities. For instance: * International students enrich the diversity of the university * They enrich the experience of other students on the campus * They promote cultural awareness at the university: events and cultural groups allow students to share and learn from each other’s food and traditions * They promote new languages and cultural adaptability, which benefits both students and university staff. Interacting with people from other countries and continents increases the cultural adaptability of everyone at the university * They offer an opportunity to promote the university and country abroad: happy international students generate word of mouth promotion to their families and friends * They enrich classes with different perspectives on topics and theories: discussions and debates at university will be richer and will compile variety of thoughts *…
disambiguating description: Globalization has changed the panorama of the education, giving more options to students to choose the place where they want to study next. Nowadays, students from all over the world can enroll in a program in destinations they had never imagined. Moreover, high quality of education, career options and discovering of new cultures encourage young people to increase the percentage of foreign students at prestigious universities around the globe.
date posted: 2014-06-15T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:10:38Z
language: en
keywords: student recruitment
keywords: student recruiting
type: blog
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
disciplines: theologyreligeousstudies
disciplines: molecularbiology
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disciplines: communicationsdesign
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disciplines: softwaredevelopment
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Why Hiring an International Candidate Can Benefit Your Workplace
type: Article
title: Why Hiring an International Candidate Can Benefit Your Workplace
description: Moreover, with personal and professional networks continuing to expand, people are increasingly willing to make the leap and move abroad for a new job. In fact, according to the 2013 INOMICS Job Market Report, location was consistently ranked as the least important factor for economists taking a new step in their career. Yet, many organizations are still hesitant to look internationally when recruiting new employees. Visa restrictions and language difficulties are generally cited as issues standing in the way of hiring a candidate from outside an organization’s home country. Quite often, however, the enthusiasm, diligence and diverse background of an international employee will more than make up for any initial hassle with visa paperwork or a perceived language barrier. For instance, international candidates likely have diverse experience in how to approach problems, work on projects and handle workplace issues that may arise. Following the old adage that two brains are better than one, multiple ways of approaching a job leads to a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment. Furthermore, hiring internationally can also create a boost for current employees. Diversifying a team and adding fresh skills and ideas can invigorate your entire organization. In terms of language, adding a new language to a workplace can offer other employees a way to connect to a different culture and practice their own language skills. By hiring internationally, you will thereby create a contemporary work environment that benefits all employees. INOMICS users represent this contemporary workforce – diverse, talented and globally connected. A new class of highly educated young people is emerging around the world, and tapping into this market is a key strategy for keeping your organization future oriented, culturally engaged and internationally relevant. INOMICS recognizes the importance of international recruitment and offers you a way to take advantage of this global market. Image Credit…
disambiguating description: With more and more students earning degrees abroad, the mobility of highly educated young people continues to be on the rise. As standardization helps ease recognition barriers both in the European Union and around the globe, it is more common than ever for young professionals to earn a degree in one country and then work in another.
date posted: 2014-06-02T14:22:45Z
date modified: 2026-05-18T13:55:32Z
language: en
keywords: international applicants
keywords: recruitment
type: advice
disciplines: chemistry
disciplines: socialscience
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Importance of Online Presence in Promoting Programs and Courses
type: Article
title: Importance of Online Presence in Promoting Programs and Courses
description: Among the broad options for increasing awareness of the university in the student community, rankings presence, social media activities, fairs attendance and traditional online and offline advertisement seem to be good solutions to focus on. The presence of universities and departments in rankings is perhaps the most known option for attracting students, since students take them into account when making informed choices regarding the best institutions and quality education. However, nowadays, the technology and behaviour of the target group indicate a heightened importance of online advertisement on the impact of institutions. There are a number of ranking types measuring quality of education, number of researchers and publications, ratio professors/students, number of accreditations. But what we sometimes ignore is the existence of quite structured rankings measuring the web presence and online impact of universities. This impact, in addition to the technological behaviour of young people, opens a new sphere of focus in the advertisement of programs, courses and scholarships in a more efficient and less expensive way: online. To illustrate more about the importance of the online presence of institutions, widely used rankings like webometrics and 4icu list universities around the world according to their official presence in Facebook, recognized websites and communities, web visibility and activity. The impact, presence, openness and excellence of the published information of the institution become essential for positioning the university in the first places. Last week we published valuable information on securing a top spot in the world wide web, focusing on university websites. The recommendation now is to focus on the development of high quality content in third parties pages. All those links count for institutional prestige and presence in the virtual world. Moreover, to build institutional profiles in well recognized platforms will help increase the amount of v…
disambiguating description: One of the biggest concerns of marketing departments at universities and graduate schools is the right promotion of the educational opportunities the institution offers. From online to offline channels, universities look for the best option to bring better conversion rates and high quality prospective students.
date posted: 2014-05-20T14:55:43Z
date modified: 2026-05-18T13:47:52Z
language: en
keywords: digital marketing
keywords: inomics
keywords: online promotion
keywords: marketing for universities
keywords: Inside INOMICS
type: advice
disciplines: chemistry
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discipline labels: Physics
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discipline labels: Pharmacy
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Why Internships are Important for All Organizations
type: Article
title: Why Internships are Important for All Organizations
description: 1. Diversifying your team Sometimes employers think that it’s not worth it to train someone who will only remain in their organization for a short period. Interns can often fill important gaps, however, and their work can improve the efficiency of any team. Interns should not be hired in place of employees, but rather to boost growing areas or bring in a fresh outlook. Adding a new perspective can create the diversity necessary to prompt innovation and heighten the potential of a given department. 2. Expanding your workforce If you are looking to expand but are unsure about launching a full search for a new employee, beginning by offering internships is a lucrative alternative. In doing so, you can save time and money on a hiring search while also testing out a possible candidate. If you find that an intern fits well with your organization then you already have a loyal employee before they’ve even joined your staff. 3. Boosting your brand Even if you are not looking to expand your permanent staff, hiring interns is a great way to increase brand recognition. By offering a positive experience to a student or young professional, you can heighten the reputation of your organization exponentially. Through word of mouth, social media and other online sites, interns will bring a high level of online traffic to your organization’s site. Moreover, they will help build your reputation as a worthwhile employer, boosting your positive image in future employee’s eyes.
disambiguating description: Although students and young professionals know that internships can be a great way to gain experience and help fill up their CVs, sometimes employers might not realize that hiring interns can be equally important for them and their organization. In order to highlight the ways in which internships can be mutually beneficial, we’d like to focus on three key reasons why hiring interns is advantageous for any organization.
date posted: 2014-04-14T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:09:11Z
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The Economics of Humor
type: Article
title: The Economics of Humor
description: But first, we wanted to highlight a few people bold enough to knowingly connect economics and comedy on a regular basis. Yoram Bauman, who earned his PhD in economics at the University of Washington, is the only person out there (as far as we could tell) who works as a Stand-Up Economist. He used to be featured on Comedy Central and can now be seen on the PBS NewsHour in the United States, and he also tours the country spouting economics-related humor on college campuses, in high school auditoriums and on the occasional military base. He uses stand-up comedy to push for issues like education reform and a carbon tax, the latter being something he was part of creating and promoting in British Columbia, Canada. Bauman got into the comedy world in 2003 after publishing a parody of the “ten principles of economics” in a journal focused on science humor called the Annals of Improbable Research. This journal promotes “research that makes people laugh and then think,” which seems like a logical sequence for articles combining science and humor. Improbable Research also hosts live shows, a newspaper column and a blog, all of which cover diverse topics in the realm where science and comedy intersect. Other economists who have expanded their careers into the lighter side of economics include Tim Harford, who goes by the moniker The Undercover Economist. Among his many accomplishments (radio host, weekly columnist, visiting fellow at Oxford), is the publication of a best-selling book also called The Undercover Economist, which delved into “familiar situations in unfamiliar ways.” This book, and much of Harford’s work, act as something of a British counterpart to the work of U.S. economist Steven D. Levitt, who co-authored the book Freakonomics, and now co-writes a blog and co-hosts a podcast, both of the same name. While not strictly related to humorous topics, the many endeavors of both Harford and Levitt push the boundaries of traditional economics to introduce the public to …
disambiguating description: This April 1st, we figured we’d spare you another bogus announcement or unfortunate attempt at a corporate joke and instead delve into the murky place where economics and humor intersect. If all you’re hoping for is a few economist jokes, (like the classic “Three Economists Go Hunting” jab we highlighted in a previous entry), then don’t worry, you’ll find some of those at the end of the post.
date posted: 2014-03-31T22:00:00Z
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